Birch Brittlegill vs

Russula betularum compared with Russula pseudoaeruginea

Key Differences

• Birch Brittlegill is Least Concern while is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Birch Brittlegill
Kingdom same	Fungi (Fungi)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Russulales (Russulales)	Russulales (Russulales)
Family same	Russulaceae	Russulaceae
Genus same	Russula	Russula
Species	Russula betularum	Russula pseudoaeruginea

Evolutionary Relationship

Birch Brittlegill and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Russula.

Conservation Status

Birch Brittlegill

LC — Least Concern

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Birch Brittlegill
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Birch Brittlegill

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Birch Brittlegill

The Birch Brittlegill (Russula betularum) is a species in the genus Russula. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Russula pseudoaeruginea is a mycorrhizal agaric fungus in the family Russulaceae, assessed as Data Deficient (DD). It forms ectomycorrhizal associations with broadleaf trees and is distinguished by its greenish cap colouration, resembling some toxic species. Insufficient collection data prevent a reliable conservation assessment.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden